Associate Director, Marketing -Thought Leader Marketing Liaison
Merck
September 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Associate Director, Thought Leader Marketing Liaison (TLML) within US Immunology, focusing on IBD. Objectives: Strengthen scientific engagement, advocacy, and brand positioning by managing relationships with KOLs and scientific leaders; support congress activities; ensure educational content aligns with brand strategy. Responsibilities: Identify and map key opinion leaders; execute KOL engagement activities including congress participation and advisory boards; develop and train speaker bureaus; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and strategic alignment; gather insights to inform marketing and brand planning. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; 5-8 years in pharma sales, marketing, or medical engagement; at least 2 years with IBD experience and existing KOL networks preferred; proven relationship-building skills; strong communication and organizational abilities; willingness to travel up to 60%. HighValue: Focus on IBD, biologics or small molecule modalities, with emphasis on scientific advocacy, KOL management, and congress engagement. Work setup: Remote/field-based with regional and national travel; candidates should reside near major US airports. Travel: 60-70%; regional and national.